Distressed Ebja 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, merch, playful, handmade, grungy, casual, quirky, handmade feel, tactile texture, display impact, informal tone, brushy, rounded, textured, chunky, bouncy.
A chunky, brush-like display face with rounded terminals, uneven stroke edges, and noticeable ink texture throughout the counters and fills. Letterforms lean slightly with a loose, hand-drawn rhythm and intentionally irregular contours, giving each glyph a unique, lively silhouette. Proportions vary from character to character, with soft curves and occasional sharp flicks on diagonals, producing a dynamic, imperfect baseline feel. Numerals share the same heavy, painted construction and distressed speckling, maintaining consistent color and texture across the set.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where the rough, painted texture can be appreciated—posters, event graphics, packaging, and bold social media headlines. It also works well for badges, stickers, and merchandise designs that benefit from a casual, handcrafted voice.
The overall tone is playful and scrappy, like bold marker or brush lettering printed with a bit of grit. It reads friendly and informal while also feeling rugged and energetic, suitable for designs that want a human, tactile presence rather than polished precision.
Designed to emulate expressive brush lettering with built-in wear and print texture, delivering an approachable, handcrafted aesthetic with strong visual impact. The goal appears to be personality-first display typography that feels spontaneous, tactile, and energetic.
The texture is integrated into the strokes (not just rough outlines), so large sizes emphasize the mottled, ink-worn look. Spacing and shape variability contribute to a hand-rendered cadence that prioritizes character over strict regularity.